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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.24, 145.06 and 86.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.24, 145.06 and 86.78 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.24 : 145.06 = 86.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.24/145.06 = 86.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.24x = 145.06 × 86.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.24x = 12,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588.31/105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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